Chapter 6
Getting tangled up with these two pieces of trash for so many years was my fault for being a bad judge of character.]]
From now on, I wouldn’t shed a single tear for either of them.[]
After getting things sorted at home, my bestie came with me to the hospital for a checkup.]
While I was getting bandaged up, she was on her laptop researching.
Suddenly she gasped:[]
“Zara, your boyfriend faked his age!“]]
I didn’t understand, so she continued:[]
“He’s actually the same age as your stepmom. I looked up his high school–he and your stepmom were and t
This bombshell news made my head feel like it was about to split open.]]
My bestie said carefully:[]
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“I contacted one of his high school classmates. He said Quinn used to have a boyfriend back then–it was probably him.”
Looking at the photo she sent me, my expression went from shock to bitter laughter.
In the picture, Marcus had his arm around Quinn’s waist.]
They looked perfect together.]]
So that’s how it was.
All these years together had been a setup by this group of people coveting my family’s fortune.
I didn’t feel any sadness about being betrayed–just a clear understanding flowing through my entire body after learning the truth.
I contacted a lawyer to discuss compensation and getting the company back.]
I wouldn’t let a single person who hurt me get away with it.[]
I would make them all pay.
Coming out of the hospital room, we passed the maternity ward.]
I saw the disgusting couple I’d expected to find.
